Aboobucker Mohamed Abdul Azeez (A M A Azeez), an eminent educationist, erudite learned scholar in English and Tamil, brilliant orator, efficient administrator, writer, visionary and dedicated community worker, was born on October 4, 1911 to a traditional elite family of Vannarpannai in Jaffna. His father S.M. Aboobucker J.P. was a leading lawyer, Quazi, Vice-Chairman of the Jaffna Urban Council and …
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Abstract The article seeks to convey the legacy of a renowned pioneering reformist, Dr. Baduideen Mahmud and his contribution to the transformation of socio-political and educational frameworks which inspired generations with his unwavering dedication. Especially, to those within the marginalized communities in the Muslim demographic by demonstrating his profound commitment to equality, justice, academics and politics. Dr. Baduideen Mahmud was …
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COLOMBO : A well-known educationist and one-time principal of Muslim Ladies College Jezima Ismail was felicitated by a group of her past pupils and well-wishers on her 91st birthday, on Sunday, September 21. Fawaza Thaha, president of the YWMA, said her remarkable leadership and dedication to education have profoundly impacted countless Muslim girls at Muslim Ladies College, leaving a lasting …
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It is no easy task to encapsulate the profound impact that A.I. Marikar had on the development and progress of Sri Lanka’s alternative financial system, commonly known as Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF). A banker by profession having served the Grindlays Bank, Saudi British Bank, Emirates Bank, Middle East Bank and MCB Bank with distinction, Marikar was a teacher, mentor, …
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COLOMBO : “ The late Dr Badiuddin Mahmoud as minister of education made groundbreaking reforms which changed the landscape of education in the country, “ said SLMC leader and parliamentarian Rauf Hakeem on Monday June 30. Hakeem was addressing at the commemorative meeting of the late minister Dr Mahmoud at the Postal auditorium. The meeting was organized by Al Aslaf, …
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Seyed Hameed Maulana, a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan community , and a tireless advocate for Sri Lankan in Saudi Arabia, passed away last night in Riyadh at the age of 91. – On May 19 – 2025 Arriving in Riyadh in 1975, Maulana quickly established himself as a successful entrepreneur by founding a hotel supply company that became …
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